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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
National Health Authority  organizes orientation workshop for Joint Directors/Directors of State on Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission  in Mumbai
The second phase of the orientation workshop is being organized to provide in-depth knowledge to the state officials on core building blocks of ABDM and the collaborative efforts required to onboard more beneficiaries
The National Health Authority  started a three-day orientation workshop for Joint Directors/Directors from different states & union territories across the country. The workshop is being held in partnership with the Koita Centre for Digital Health , IIT Bombay from today till 10th June 2022. The NHA team would be conducting in-depth training on the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission  scheme, its core components and the way forward.
The ongoing workshop has participation from around 50 officials from different states including Bihar, Gujarat, Haryana, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Manipur, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, and Union Territories of Chandigarh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu along with the teams from NHA and KCDH.
The workshop started with a welcome address by Dr. R. S. Sharma, CEO, National Health Authority. This was followed by context setting by Dr. Praveen Gedam, Additional CEO and Mission Director – ABDM. Division heads and subject matter experts  from the ABDM team have planned detailed sessions on the different building blocks of ABDM namely, ABHA number , ABHA app , Healthcare Professionals Registry , Health Facility Registry , ABDM Sandbox, and Unified Health Interface  across the three-days. There would also be sessions on ABDM policy, legal aspects, standards landscape, ABDM action plan for state implementation, and grievance redressal mechanism.
Besides the NHA team, various health industry experts and academicians would also be sharing their knowledge on IT project management, design thinking for ABDM, Health Management information System, data privacy, and healthcare systems engineering and thinking. The State representatives would also share their experiences and learnings right from the pilot phase of the project under the name of National Digital Health Mission . The sessions will be concluded with an open-house session to gather feedback from the audience. The workshop will culminate with visits to ABDM integrated health facilities.
The workshop shall in turn help take the benefits of digital health ecosystem to the remotest areas of the country and make quality healthcare accessible for all.
Ministry of Defence
CHANGE OF COMMAND OF AIR FORCE STATION FARIDABAD
Group Captain Kapil Sharma took over command of Air Force Station Faridabad from Group Captain KS Ganesh on 05 Jun 23 in a befitting ceremony at the Station.
Group Captain Kapil Sharma was commissioned in the Logistics branch of Indian Air Force in December 1997. He has held various appointments in Operational bases and Base Repair Depots during his service career. He has undergone Strategic Management and Defence Acquisition Management courses. He has also attended the Higher Defence Management Course at College of Defence Management, Secunderabad. He has been commended by Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief and Chief of Air Staff for meritorious service.
Air Force Station Faridabad is an important Logistics hub for Western Air Command. It provides valuable Logistics support to various units of IAF.
Ministry of Earth Sciences
IMD announces that it expects Southwest monsoon seasonal rainfall over the country as a whole is most likely to be normal  this year
Monsoon  rainfall over the country as a whole is likely to be 101% of the LPA
According to the National Weather Forecasting Centre of the India Meteorological Department :
- Southwest monsoon seasonal  rainfall over the country as a whole is most likely to be normal ).
- Quantitatively, the monsoon seasonal  rainfall over the country as a whole is likely to be 101% of the Long Period Average  with a model error of ± 4%. The LPA of the season rainfall over the country as a whole for the period 1961-2010 is 88 cm.
- The southwest monsoon seasonal  rainfall over the four homogeneous rainfall is most likely to be Normal over Northwest India and South Peninsula . Seasonal rainfall is most likely to be below normal over North east India  and above normal over Central India .
- The southwest monsoon seasonal  rainfall over the monsoon core zone, which consists of most of the rainfed agriculture regions in the country is most likely to be Above Normal .
- Monsoon seasonal rainfall is likely to be well distributed spatially . Most parts of the country is expected to receive normal to above normal rainfall during the season.
- The latest global model forecasts indicate the prevailing neutral ENSO conditions are likely to continue over the equatorial Pacific Ocean and possibility of development of negative IOD conditions over the Indian Ocean during the monsoon season.


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Prime Minister's Office
Tali gets road connectivity first time
PM glads to see completion of 51 km Yangte-Tali road
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed his happiness over the completion of 51 km Yangte-Tali road in Kra Daadi district of Arunachal Pradesh.
Responding to the tweet threads by Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, Shri Pema Khandu about aforesaid completion of 51 km Yangte-Tali road, the Prime Minister tweeted;
“Gladdening to see this.”
Special Service and Features
TRIFED Presents Transcendent Tribal Artisan Empanelment Melas  in Tamil Nadu, Exalting Indigenous Artistry and Cultural Splendor
TRIFED  proudly announces the initiation of the Transcendent Tribal Artisan Empanelment Melas  in Tamil Nadu. These exclusive events aim to provide a platform for talented tribal artisans to be empaneled and recognized for their exceptional craftsmanship. TRIFED's commitment to empowering indigenous communities and preserving their cultural heritage shines through this endeavor.
From the 17th to the 27th of July, TAeM will be held in various picturesque locations across Tamil Nadu, including Kothagiri, Ooty, Yercaud, Kollihills, Yelagiri, Jamunamarathur. Tribes from diverse backgrounds are invited to participate and showcase their extraordinary artistry, unique traditions, and remarkable skills. The empanelment process will facilitate enduring support, market access, and opportunities for collaborations with designers, exporters, and stakeholders in the handicraft sector.
The Transcendent Tribal Artisan Empanelment Melas in Tamil Nadu epitomize TRIFED's unwavering dedication to the preservation and promotion of tribal art and culture. We encourage immensely talented tribal artisans to embrace this exceptional opportunity to exhibit their unparalleled craftsmanship. Through meaningful connections with discerning patrons, we aim to create an illustrious future for their timeless art forms.
The TAeM events will showcase a breathtaking array of tribal art forms, including handwoven textiles, intricate jewelry, sublime woodwork, exquisite pottery, and mesmerizing paintings. Each masterpiece reflects the distinctive identity and cultural tapestry of the tribes, narrating captivating tales of artistic virtuosity.
For more information and the latest updates on the Transcendent Tribal Artisan Empanelment Melas, please stay connected with TRIFED.
Ministry of Electronics & IT
Cabinet approves Scheme for Promotion of manufacturing of Electronic Components and Semiconductors
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has approved to offer financial incentive of 25% of capital expenditure for the manufacturing of goods that constitute the supply chain of an electronic product under the Scheme for Promotion of manufacturing of Electronic Components and Semiconductors .
The scheme will help offset the disability for domestic manufacturing of electronic components and semiconductors in order to strengthen the electronic manufacturing ecosystem in the country.
Financial Implications:
The total cost of the scheme is approximately Rs.3,285 crore, which includes the incentive outlay of approximately Rs.3,252 crore and the administrative expense to the tune of Rs.32 crore.
Benefits:
- The proposal when implemented will lead to the development of electronic components manufacturing ecosystem in the country. Following are the expected outputs/outcomes in terms of measurable indicators for the scheme:
- Development of electronic components manufacturing ecosystem in the country and deepening of Electronics value chain.
- New investments in Electronics Sector to the tune of at leastRs. 20,000 crore.
- Direct employment of approximately 1,50,000 is expected to be created in the manufacturing units supported under the scheme, including indirect employment of about three times of direct employment as per industry estimates. Thus, total employment potential of the scheme is approximately 6,00,000.
- Reducing dependence on import of components by large scale domestic manufacturing that will also enhance the digital security of the nation.
Background:
The vision of National Policy on Electronics 2019  notified on 25.02.2019 is to position India as a global hub for Electronics System Design and Manufacturing  by encouraging and driving capabilities in the country for developing core components, including, chipsets, and creating an enabling environment for the industry to compete globally.
A vibrant electronic components manufacturing ecosystem is vital for the overall long-term and sustainable growth of electronics manufacturing in India and essential to achieve net positive Balance of Payments .
It is, therefore proposed to provide an incentive of 25% on capital expenditure on plant, machinery, equipment, associated utilities and technology, including for Research & Development to the industrial units making investment for manufacturing of electronic components, semiconductors, ATMP, specialized sub-assemblies and capital goods for these items, in the specified categories. This will cater to all segments of electronics manufacturing such as Mobile Electronics, Consumer Electronics, Industrial Electronics, Automotive Electronics, Medical Electronics, Strategic Electronics, Power Electronics, Telecom Equipment, Computer Hardware etc.
Special Service and Features
Maintaining satisfactory level of operational and buffer stocks of food grains to ensure National Food Security - Food Corporation of India - Chennai Division
The Food Corporation of India was setup under the Food Corporation's Act 1964 , in order to fulfill following objectives of the Food Policy:
Effective price support operations for safeguarding the interests of the farmers.
Distribution of foodgrains throughout the country for public distribution system.
Maintaining satisfactory level of operational and buffer stocks of food grains to ensure National Food Security. Since its inception, FCI has played a significant role in India's success in transforming the crisis management oriented food security into a stable security system.
Storage: Chennai Division holds two field depots [Avadi and Egmore] and 1 Silo at Elavur with a storage capacity of 1.9 LMTs sufficient to hold buffer stock for a period of more than a year for the Chennai / Thiruvallur district.
Movement: Tamilnadu is a deficit state in Rice/Wheat Procurement and in order to meet out the deficit, Rice/Wheat is received from Punjab, Haryana, Andhra Pradesh/ Telungana, Chhattisgarh and Odisha through Rail/Road fed in a year, approx. 80 to 100 rakes were handled to an quantity of 2.5 LMT by this division.
Distribution: Chennai Division had issued 1.9 LMT of rice and 0.17 LMT of wheat to Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana at free of cost and24 lakhs no. of people of Chennai/Thiruvallur district benefited under this scheme per month. Further, 8883 MT of Fortified Rice issued under MDM and WBNP [ICDS] to help the poor people to overcome the malnutrition so far.
The Distribution of Fortified Rice was started in 2021-22 on pilot basis. The rice is enriched with micro nutrients iron, Vitamin B12, folic acid which would greatly help children and elders to overcome the problem of malnutrition as per National Institute of Nutrition [NIN].
In Brief, the details of scheme wise issues:
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2021-22 Total Issued 
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Scheme
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2021-2022
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2022 
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NFSA
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43930
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21887
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|
PMGKAY
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|
127496
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|
95711
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|
MDM
|
|
2683
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|
3284
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|
WBNP
|
|
8154
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|
3184
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|
Defence
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|
840
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|
120
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|
Total
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|
183103
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|
124186
Initiatives:
To enhance managing of end to end operations at FCI depots, Depot Online System[DOS] was implemented which captures real time data for transparency.
To monitor the godown from remote location CCTV cameras are installed, which instilled more sense of responsibility in employees/workers and also improved operational efficiency. To showcase transparency in activities of FCI Godowns CCTV live feed was implemented at all godowns.
All the depots are registered with Warehousing Development and Regulatory Authority.
The Quality of Rice/Wheat, stacked at FCI undergoes sample testing with NABL accredited laboratory for every six month. The stocks passes the FSSAI specification before it is issued out to PDS/TNCSC.The depots under DO-Chennai maintains Zero infestation at all times.
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Cabinet
Cabinet approves setting up of the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine Bill, 2018
The Cabinet today approved the draft National Commission for Indian Systems of Medicine  Bill, 2018, which seeks to replace the existing regulator Central Council for Indian Medicine  with a new body to ensure transparency.
Salient features:
The draft bill provides for the constitution of a National Commission with four autonomous boards entrusted with conducting overall education of Ayurveda, under Board of Ayurveda and Unani, Siddha &Sowarigpa under Board of Unaini, Siddha and Sowarigpa. There are two common Boards namely, Board of assessment and rating to assess and grant permission to educational institutions of Indian systems of Medicine and Board of ethics and registration of practitioners of Indian systems of medicine to maintain National Register and ethical issues relating to practice under the National Commission for Indian Medicine.
It also proposes a common entrance exam and an exit exam, which all graduates will have to clear to get practicing licenses. Further, a teacher's eligibility test has been proposed in the Bill to assess the standard of teachers before appointment and promotions.
The draft bill is aimed at bringing reforms in the medical education of Indian medicine sector in lines with the National Medical Commission proposed for setting up for Allopathy system of medicine.
The proposed regulatory structure will enable transparency and accountability for protecting the interest of the general public. The NCIM will promote availability of affordable healthcare services in all parts of the country.
Ministry of Rural Development
Direct cash transfer to women PMJDY account holders under PM Garib Kalyan Package for the month of April 2020 in the light of COVID-19 pandemic
Staggered withdrawal of money by account-holders at branches, BCs and ATMs
The Ministry of Rural Development is releasing the lump sum amounts @ Rs. 500/- per woman to Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana  accountholders , for April 2020, and the same have been credited to the designated accounts of individual banks on 2nd April 2020.
This follows the announcement made by the Finance Minister on 26.3.2020 regarding ex-gratia payment of Rs. 500/- per women PMJDY account holders, for next three months, under the PM Garib Kalyan Package.
In order to maintain social distancing and orderly withdrawal of money by beneficiaries, the Department of Financial Services  has directed the banks to stagger the arrival of account-holders at branches, BCs and ATMs for withdrawal of money. Following is the schedule of disbursement based on the last digit of the account number of the beneficiary:
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Women PMJDY accountholders
having account number with last digit as
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Date on which amount could be
withdrawn by the beneficiaries
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0 or 1
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3.4.2020
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2 or 3
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4.4.2020
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4 or 5
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7.4.2020
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6 or 7
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8.4.2020
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8 or 9
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9.4.2020
After 09.04.2020, the beneficiaries may go to the branch or BC on any date as per normal banking hours. Banks may accordingly phase out the credit to beneficiary accounts. Banks have been advised to intimate the above schedule to the beneficiaries through sms intimation as per the following text:
“We care for you. Under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package, a sum of Rs. 500/- pm has been deposited in the a/c of Women Jan Dhan Yojana Beneficiaries for the month of April 2020. Pl contact your Branch/ Bank Mitra tomorrow/ on ……. to avoid inconvenience. Stay safe stay healthy!”

In addition to sms messages as per the above text, local publicity  may also be carried out making clear that the money credited to the accounts is available for withdraw when required and if the beneficiary needs to draw the money immediately, she may approach the bank branch or BC as per the schedule mentioned in para 3 above. It may be emphasised that the schedule has been drawn up in the interest of orderly disbursement while maintaining social distancing.
In this context, State Level Bankers' Committee  convenors have been directed to immediately contact the State Governments, apprise them of the staggering plan and seek their support for suitable security arrangements at branches, BC kiosks and ATMs. The State Government may also be requested to issue suitable instruction to the District administration and police authorities to support the bank in arranging orderly disbursement of money to be beneficiaries and in carrying out local publicity.
Heads of all Public Sector and Private Sector Banks have been asked to issue suitable instructions in this regard to Branch officials and Business Correspondents.
Cabinet
Cabinet approves signing of new Air Services Agreement between India and Serbia
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for updation of the existing Air Services Agreement  between India and Serbia which was signed on 31st January, 2003. The updation is as per latest International Civil Aviation Organization  template keeping in view the latest developments in civil aviation sector and with an objective to improve the air connectivity between the two countries.
2. The essential features of the new Air Services Agreement are as follows:
 The open sky has been formalized with Serbia as per National Civil Aviation Policy. Now the Indian carriers can operate to any points in Serbia from points in India. Whereas the carriers of Serbia can establish direct operation to 4 Metros - New Delhi, Mumbai and 2 more points to be specified later. Apart from this through routing flexibility any intermediate and beyond point can also be served by the designated carriers of both sides.
 The designated airlines shall be entitled to exercise domestic code share operation to any four  additional points in the territory of the other Party over and above the points specified in route schedule, These 4 points may be specified at any time.
 The designated Airline of each party can enter into cooperative marketing arrangements with the designated carriers of same party, other party and third country.
 It will not only provide direct connectivity but also connectivity through 3rd country carriers, which may also be viable for Indian carriers.
 Both countries shall be entitled to designate one or more airline. In earlier arrangement only maximum of two airlines of could be designated by each side.
The new updated and liberalized Air Services Agreement between India and the Serbia has the potential to spur greater trade, investment, tourism and cultural exchange between the two countries bringing it in tune with die developments in the civil aviation sector. It will provide enabling environment for enhanced and seamless connectivity while providing commercial opportunities to the carriers of both the sides ensuring greater safety and security. As of now there is no connectivity between the two nations and the revised agreement may lead to establishing connectivity between the two countries.
Ministry of Finance
Kolkata Custom Zone Organises Walkathon as a Part of 'Swachhta hi Seva' Pakhwara
Kolkata, September 27, 2023
A walkathon for spreading awareness about swachhata was organised by Kolkata Custom Zone as a part of 'Swachhata hi Seva Pakhwara', 2023 today.
Safaikarmis or the scavengers were facilitated by the senior officers of Kolkata Custom Zone and food packets were also distributed among them.
The walkathon today started from the main gate of Victoria Memorial and ended at the Customs tent, in the Maidan area of the city.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Multi – Modal Logistics Parks Under Bharatmala Pariyojana
The present status of 35 Multi Modal Logistics Parks  under Bharatmala Pariyojana is attached as Annexure-I.
The CCEA, while approving the Bharatmala Pariyojana Scheme, approved Investment Plan for Phase-I with Road length of 34800 km. MoRTH is preparing a Note for approval towards balance National Highways/Expressways which were included in Bharatmala Pariyojana, but not covered under Phase-I.
Annexure-I
STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART  OF THE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2034 FOR 28.07.2022 ASKED BY SHRI RAMESH BIDHURI REGARDING MULTI – MODAL LOGISTICS PARKS UNDER BHARATMALA PARIYOJANA.
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S. No.
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Location
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State
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Status
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1
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Delhi-NCR 
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Delhi NCR
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Pre-feasibility is in progress
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2
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Mumbai
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Maharashtra
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Feasibility is in progress
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3
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North Gujarat 
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Gujarat
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Pre-feasibility is in progress
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4
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Hyderabad
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Telangana
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|
DPR is in progress
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5
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South Gujarat 
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Gujarat
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|
DPR is in progress
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6
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South Punjab (Ludhiana, Sangrur, Patiala
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Punjab
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|
DPR is in progress
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7
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North Punjab 
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Punjab
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|
Pre-feasibility is in progress
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8
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Jaipur
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Rajasthan
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Pre-feasibility is in progress
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9
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Bangalore
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Karnataka
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|
Bids invited for development
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10
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Pune
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Maharashtra
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|
DPR is in progress
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11
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Anantapur
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Andhra Pradesh
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|
DPR is in progress
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|
12
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|
Chennai
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|
Tamil Nadu
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|
Bids invited for development
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|
13
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|
Nagpur
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|
Maharashtra
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|
Bids invited for development
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14
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Indore
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Madhya Pradesh
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|
DPR under advance progress
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|
15
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|
Patna
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|
Bihar
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|
Pre-feasibility is in progress
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|
16
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|
Kolkata
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|
West Bengal
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|
Pre-feasibility is in progress
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|
17
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|
Ambala
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|
Haryana
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|
Pre-feasibility is in progress
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|
18
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|
Valsad
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Gujarat
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|
Pre-feasibility is in progress
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|
19
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|
Coimbatore
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|
Tamil Nadu
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|
DPR is in progress
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|
20
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Jagatsinghpur
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Orissa
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|
Pre-feasibility is in progress
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|
21
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Nasik
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Maharashtra
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|
Pre-feasibility is in progress
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22
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Guwahati
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Assam
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|
Under implementation
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23
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Kota
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Rajasthan
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|
Pre-feasibility is in progress
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24
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Panaji
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Goa
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Pre-feasibility is in progress
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25
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Hisar
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Haryana
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Pre-feasibility is in progress
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26
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Visakhapatnam
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Andhra Pradesh
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|
DPR is in progress
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27
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|
Bhopal
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Madhya Pradesh
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|
Pre-feasibility is in progress
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28
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|
Sundargarh
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|
Orissa
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|
Pre-feasibility is in progress
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|
29
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|
Bhatinda
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|
Punjab
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|
Pre-feasibility is in progress
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|
30
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|
Solan
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Himachal Pradesh
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|
Pre-feasibility is in progress
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|
31
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|
Rajkot
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|
Gujarat
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|
Pre-feasibility is in progress
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|
32
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|
Raipur
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|
Chhattisgarh
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|
Pre-feasibility is in progress
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|
33
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|
Jammu
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|
Jammu and Kashmir
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|
DPR is being initiated
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|
34
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|
Kandla
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|
Gujarat
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|
Pre-feasibility is in progress
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35
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Cochin
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Kerela
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Pre-feasibility is in progress
This information was given by the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari in a written reply in the Lok Sabha.